IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users59%
Director: Mike Newell•Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Dastan, a prince of Persia, joins forces with a princess named Tamina to protect a mystical dagger capable of turning back time. They must prevent a powerful artifact, the Sands of Time, from falling into the hands of a treacherous uncle who plans to use it for evil purposes. Their journey takes them across deserts and through ancient cities as they race against time to safeguard the kingdom.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, who generally found the action sequences and visual effects to be entertaining but criticized the story for being generic and predictable. Audiences also had a divided reception, with some enjoying the adventure elements and others finding it a forgettable adaptation of the popular video game series.
Praised for its vibrant visuals and dynamic action set pieces.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a moderately entertaining, if uninspired, video game adaptation.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun, albeit unoriginal, adventure with exciting chase scenes and impressive visuals. Some viewers felt the story lacked depth and character development, while others appreciated its straightforward entertainment value.
The film's sword master, Nick Powell, previously worked on such films as Gladiator and Braveheart, and trained the actors for over three months to achieve the authentic combat sequences.
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